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DriftAway to the Beach

Family-friendly stay near Galveston Island Beaches

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143021 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galveston, TX
  • Place, Galveston Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Moody Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galveston

West End stay.With a stay at this West End vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Galveston Island Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Sunny Beach. Hershey Beach and West Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galveston Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Moody Gardens - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal - 18 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's On The Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coopers Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galveston Island Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Viet Cajun - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

DriftAway to the Beach

Welcome to the beach life. Newer home 1 block from the beach. Beautifully decorated 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home just waiting for you to experience the best of the beach life. Sleeps 14. A 2 person elevator is available.

Giant kitchen with upscale Thermador appliances, refrigerator, 6 burner range and double oven, microwave, dishwasher, KitchenAid under counter ice maker and an oversized island. Fully stocked dinnerware setting, glassware, cooking accessories and everything needed to cook the dream vacation meal.

Each bedroom (bunk room excluded) has a full bathroom and wall mounted 42" Smart TV. Bunk room has 3 twin beds and 1 full bed, a wall mounted 42" Smart TV and a large selection of board games to keep the kids busy.

Living room has an electric fireplace, leather recliners and a 65" Smart TV. A queen size Murphy bed has been added in the living room for additional sleeping arrangements and comes with a fold up desk. View the beach from the dining room table that seats 10.

Take in views of the sunrise on the back porch. The home has 4 balconies with 2 Adirondack chairs and a small table on each deck. The main back balcony has 2 Adirondack chairs, 1 small table and 2 rocking Adirondack chairs. We recently added a latched gate on the main back deck for added safety. Sip a coffee or cocktail and just enjoy the views from any balcony.

Outside in the garage, have a seat in the lawn furniture while someone cooks your favorite meal with the gas barbecue. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower. We have also included a Tesla charger in the garage for any electric vehicle that needs charging.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 3,021 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No parking on the street. The home has 3 spaces in the garage and 3 in the driveway. No boats or trailers are permitted.
Please follow rules for elevator posted on each door. Maximum amount of people in elevator at one time is 2.
All guests age 16 and older are required to show proof of identification. Examples of approved id’s are driver’s license or a passport.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GVR10893

Frequently asked questions

How close is DriftAway to the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.9 mi (48-min drive) away from the Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does DriftAway to the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is DriftAway to the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Galveston Island Beaches and 1 mi (2-min drive) from Sunny Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does DriftAway to the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at DriftAway to the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at DriftAway to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at DriftAway to the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does DriftAway to the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does DriftAway to the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is DriftAway to the Beach to downtown Galveston?

This vacation home is 7.3 mi away from Galveston.

DriftAway to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is beautiful with lots of room for visiting. Has everything you need for kitchen..The owner did so many extras to make us feel welcome.We have been making our cousins trip to Galveston for 10 years now and never had better service. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer family get together for my four brothers and their families, as well as 90th birthday bash for our dad, and 18th birthday for nephew. The property was perfect for our group we had plenty of space to be together and play games and share meals. The spacious living room had large sofas that included 5 electric recliners. There was also lots of places/decks to be alone and read a book or have a one on one catch up conversation. It was a short, easy, clean walk to the beach. One of our TVs didn’t work and the owner had it replaced within hours. The property manager was very friendly and answered all of our questions quickly. The kitchen had all the supplies needed for our daily meals, and there was enough room for all 12 of us to sit and eat at the same time. Each bathroom had enough toiletries to last the entire stay. No tiny bars of soap. We brought beach towels, but there were plenty on site and the well stocked laundry room made it easy to do a daily load. The biggest benefit was the elevator which enabled my dad to go places with us without tiring out from the stairs. The location was close enough to get into town quickly, but far enough that the beach was not crowded. Everyone from 16-90 had a blast. Highly recommend for groups.
Hanging out in the backyard while cooking on the grill which has a permanent gas connection.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grashawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The check in was easy, we were able to be assisted very quickly with problems. The air went out during our trip and was fixed in a timely matter. House exactly how described and host was even better !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris and Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall the house is wonderful! Two small things: the master bedroom has no shades on the patio doors which means no privacy for anyone sleeping in that room; and there is no pantry in the kitchen which is inconvenient when traveling with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baron G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The beach house was very nice. Great location too. Easy 5 min walk to the beach. Also easy to get back into the main stretch in Galveston from there.Views from the master balcony were great. Plenty of beach accessories as well. Would definitely book again when needing a space for a bigger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Werkend air Drift Away

Four long time friends enjoyed the beautiful Driftway home this weekend. The home is beautifully appointed with comforts of home. It was a wonderful weekend full of friendship and laughter on a gorgeous spring weekend The elevator made getting our groceries and luggage in a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!!

We had a small group for our Dads celebration of life. The house is absolutely beautiful and meticulous. Communication was excellent and very helpful with fishing guide and golf cart rental. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pura M., Houston , Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Celebration

This was our 2nd Easter celebration in this house. The house is nothing short of amazing! The house is well stocked with everything you might need . The manager was incredibly responsive and was on hand for any issues during our stay.We highly recommend booking this beach house for your next getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Amazing house, amazing location.. Perfect in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neva T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

The DriftAway was a perfect find for our family! The home is lovely, and our every need was thought of. The host was very accommodating. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jontue P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive!!

We enjoyed our stay so much! Beautiful neighborhood, easy walk to the beach, and the owners provided so much! We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ampelia F., Sugar Land Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

My friends and I stayed during a long weekend. The house is beautiful and very clean. We had all we needed for our stay, the kitchen is very well stocked with state of the art appliances and any utensils or tools you may need. We loved the drinks area with the two wine refrigerators, very nice to have. Definitely a keeper!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Getaway

My family and I loved our stay at this property. The neighborhood was nice, walking distance to the beach and close to the sea wall. The house is also stocked with pretty much everything you can think of. Not to mention, the owner, Eric, was great from start to finish. My family and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z., Conroe

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

Enjoyed time with family in this beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Drift Away Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the Drift Away. We appreciated the elevator for my elderly parents and the amenities were wonderful. We will definitely come back to this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day beach vacation

Beautiful property, exceptional .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri S., Spring, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Back to School Trip

We had a wonderful trip just before school starts with family. The weather was wonderful and the house a delight! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

roy m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We had a great time! The weather was beautiful and the accommodations were very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home.

We loved the home and how clean it was. Loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia J., Wimberley, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home!

This is a beautiful home, in a quiet area, with perfect beach access. The views from the house were amazing. Eric is an great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Vacay Home

We stayed for my daughters dance competition and it fit all of our guests perfectly so it doubled as a family reunion also!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway

Property was beautiful and clean. The elevator was great for my elderly parents. One of the problems was in the master bedroom, sun is very bright and blinds don't help. Mosquitoes were very bad. Overall a great place for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at the beach

Everything was as promised. Great stay. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024